Jaylon Jarriel Gregory, 19, was fatally shot the night of Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Gardendale, Alabama. He was taken to UAB Hospital but died just after midnight in the early hours of Friday, July 4. Authorities were notified by the hospital and investigators focused on an apartment at the Chapel Ridge Drive complex as the likely scene.

Gardendale Police have described the shooting as not believed to be random, indicating Gregory may have been targeted, but the specifics of what happened that night remain unclear. No arrests have been announced and the department continues its investigation.

If anyone who knew Jaylon, saw activity near Chapel Ridge Drive that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known with Gardendale Police.